IX Legion 'Blood Angels': Tactics & Structure (Warhammer & Horus Heresy Lore)

Being a record of the battle doctrines, tactics, chain of command, organisational structure of the Hosts of the IX Legiones Astartes, the Blood Angels.
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[@Lakefront_Khan]

I just love the idea of Hawkman trying to get his crazed cannibal sons to chill with art. "FATHER!! THIS IS NOT THE BLOOD OF MY ENEMIES! "No son these are "finger paints".

[@EpicMRPancake]

[cut to Sanguinius in an interview chair with said son on his lap] "We tried everything, ADHD medication, Terran dharmic meditation, we even resorted to ancient Baalite homeopathic remedies... But we eventually settled on cognitive behavioural therapy." [cut back to son working on finger painting, now focusing]

[@iibugii9353]

I can confirm this happened

[@1stcaptainraldoron538]

1st Captain Arenos Karlaen of the Blood Angels it was a...trying process.

[@lawindacera7219]

Hunger... for BORGAR

[@pakistanzucks]

Lol 😆 Epic

[@andyweightman-pilv5704]

Listening to you, I can almost imagine attending a historical lecture as an adept of the Administratum in some great library hall on Holy Terra.

[@danielmartin4596]

I'm pretty sure I should have been able to study "Blood Angels" as an elective in my psych degree.

[@franciosdeaeruiu7555]

@@danielmartin4596 well theres your problem adept. You went for a psyker studies degree, should have gone after an astartes historica degree. Or maybe if you are a psyker you couldve become a remembrancer

[@stewart2517]

Indeed.

[@praxtheannoyance1831]

Grmmm, he also reminds me of the adeptus scholaris teacher! albeit a more interesting one, but still!

[@save_our_cultures926]

that's the point, this is social engineering at the end of the day

[@cadens.308]

I anxiously await the day you get cast as a VA in a 40K game

[@alexandersalazar9122]

They need to create a video game worthy of his voice acting first.

[@stewart2517]

Indeed.

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[@superboy4738]

I realized the many similarities between the Blood Angels and World Eaters however the differences were more prominent when the Heresy began. Where as the Blood Angels controlled their bloodthirst, the World Eaters were consumed by their own.

[@yible3278]

Angron and Sanguinius were designed to be the controlling factors for their legions. Sanguinius worked perfectly, his nobility made a paragon of his legion. Angron was ruined by the nails. Where Sanguinius was noble to an incredible degree Angron had empathy in equal measure. If not for the nails then the World Eaters would have been friendlier than the Salamanders to the same degree that the Blood Angels were more virtuous than the Emperor's Children. Please note that I do not intend to disrespect Vulkan or the Salamanders. They are the only legion other than the Blood Angels who's mention will always put a smile on my face.

[@garradmill5946]

Angron was, tragically, ruined by the nails indeed. Even a greater tragedy given the intentions of the Emperor's creation cast to the winds of fate

[@livingdaybyday3469]

By the angel himself a great video with no flaws unlike his sons sadly

[@LethargicGM]

Well, they HAD flaws. But with the introduction of the primaris marines, the red thirst and black rage is cured.

[@JohnBrown-um2cz]

Yay, red Ultramarines

[@yible3278]

@@LethargicGM nearly...

[@ericjames8233]

Masterful delivery. The pauses, the subtle inflections, the mixture of awe and disgust in the tone of your voice, all help make your videos a very immersive experience. Well done.

[@cgh1060]

"For the Emperor, for SanguInius..." Now where's my holy grail of blood?

[@gagethyous]

By His blood! A major Imperial Fists player myself, it delights me to no end to have the IXth given proper care and attention by you. Emperor bless!

[@eichler721]

Feared by the traitors and loved by all who remained loyal. The BloodAngels proved that fear to be rightly place by holding the outer wall and the Eternity gate on Hily Terra when no others could.

[@mosesgunn6937]

The fact that you don't have a million subscribers is the true heresy...

[@danielseelye6005]

_@ButtStuffKaiju, not gonna change it any time soon_ Good on you, sir! Really loving your work.

[@michaellapalme1198]

Been here since the beginning. Your continued improvement is truly inspiring. Thank you for another one.

[@anna-elizabeth]

This inspires me to make a Breacher squad in MKIII armour like the artwork @13:33. Those Blood Angels look resolute and deadly.

[@alexandersalazar9122]

There is no title more befitting to you than that of an artist.

[@barrylucas3830]

The most imaginative and most compelling legion

[@commissarcactus1513]

Oculus Imperia's presentation never disappoints.

[@ChoonMa]

Any morning with an Oculus upload is a good morning!

[@blah007001]

Your voice and diction adds a degree of sophistication to a game based on plastic army men that I'm oddly ok with.

[@gogohero1]

YEESSSS BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS

[@Mattulaak]

Uploaded one minute ago? Last time I was this early there were 20 primarchs

[@straytakermusic]

So, never then?

[@LocalHeretic-ck1kd]

This is so beautiful. I feel blessed by the Emperor himself.

[@nikitalobanov5617]

Instant share. So far, the best one about a legion's tactics and structure. The least commented upon aspect of your work, wise Chronicler, is the astonishing improvement trajectory you prove video after video. Keep it up! :)

[@TheSinexCN]

You have such a beautiful, melodious timbre to your voice and diction, man. I could listen to you wax philosophical about the Legions forever.

[@worldeater2414]

Who in Khorne's piles of skulls disliked this!?

[@fromthatonemovie]

This might be my favorite Warhammer lore channel. The formatting, the way the presenter speaks, the attention to detail, and the musical backdrop is all superb. I am always excited to see an Oculus video in my feed no matter what.

[@Daimon-X]

'The bonds of Blood transcend all others. But no Blood runs stronger than that of Sanguinius' 'For the Emperor and Sanguinius! Death! DEATH!'

[@thepaladinofthenorth2027]

As someone who plays Blood Angels on the table top, and has consumed every bit of literature to be found on them, I found this to be a wonderful introduction to rank and file of my favorite group in Warhammer 40k. Keep up the good work! You got yourself a subscriber.

[@georgesulea]

Love your narrations. Well written and well done:) "Et ipsa scientia fortitudinem"

[@AkiraSolNegro]

Great work, there is nothing like this out there. Really passionate and special. Thanks!

[@nicholasleon7819]

Just as I waited so long for malevolence now I am done waiting for the oculus imperia roundup. Blessed day, blessed day

[@Xion_Toshiro]

Again - masterfully narrated; I feel as if I were attending a grand lecture in a grand setting.

[@chickpaints]

Always love it when you post new content, I'd love to have you on my podcast at some point (?).

[@OculusImperia]

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holy shit....ive found my new favorite youtube channel, and i dont play 40K at all!

[@osmosisjones2822]

Perfect timing my friend !!

[@wartrukk_4628]

Man I love your videos. And this Blood angles love is fantastic. Thank you so much for the always Top Tire content.

[@SirMeowingCat]

best 30k lore videos out man, well done

[@sophias4221]

Blood Angels finally! I cannot put into words how happy I am. However, I did use money to support on Patreon. Keep up the God-Emperor's work.

[@rookieboards5598]

Keep them coming!! Great stuff!

[@6Stevo]

Yet another amazing lore video! I can't wait until you cover Orks in detail. 😊

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Congrats for the 30 k subs! Keep the good work!

[@ewanrodger8067]

Beautiful and informative as usual.

[@KuroiKaDoragon]

Thank you Oculus Imperia!

[@danielmartin4596]

Once again, doing the IXth proud

[@TechpriestofMars]

This video was wonderful and I thank you for the wondrous 20 minutes

[@davebowman9000]

I adore the interesting thing that is to hear of the Blood Angels with church music on the background. A combination I am surprised hasn't been done before and quite a good one, I'd like to add!

[@jordcarter2359]

Fantastic video.

[@danishsyed1068]

This is Amazing

[@adamfox1669]

Favorite legion- thanks so much

[@pakistanzucks]

Not gonna lie, your voice is the best i have heard for narration.

[@greghamilton8868]

I love the 40k universe and your videos never cease to amaze and entertain.

[@mattminnick9310]

Thank you for the wonderful job you do telling the tales of the 30k universe

[@JohnTandy74]

Fans like myself that own Space Marine table~top boxes where space marine’s are 5mm tall & have 5 warriors to a stand!! Purchased in 1991 : 2 years after its release by a small Nottingham company GW. To get my point in:- ancient fans like myself often overlook posts like these thinking we know it all!!!?? Mistake: besides the brilliant entertainment, the knowledge & information encapsulated within these ‘Holy’ tomes always supply me with gems of LORE that I never knew, yet are paramount in the story of these vaunted warriors. Thank you for this & the plethora of awesome Vidz. 👐🏼

[@jamescousins9216]

7:50 Military discipline maintained by... grades. It's a little silly, but when you think about college or grad school it becomes alot more intimidating. "Brother Lectus, your essay on the literary merits of the Arthurian cycle to an Astartes audience was only of Gamma-quality, and missing a few references. You will be sitting out the next campaign to edit this into a superior work." But on a more serious note that probably did, given other Astartes demonstrating they never saw themselves as having personal qualities beyond their legion and implanted knowledge, help reign in the negative behaviors by letting each Astartes grow themselves as individual persons. 13:00 Why do I imagine the harshest verbal discipline given to an underperforming company being "You are making the Primarch cry"? Maybe I'm indulging the memes a bit too much. 15:40 And at some point, some Tech-marine tried bolting five Assault Cannons to a Predator. Which begs the question of whether the Orks should sue for copyright infringement. Probably why the pattern did not survive into the 41st Millennium. ;p

[@matthewmallan1395]

Well worth the wait

[@absolute-focus]

Another great video. We need the Rout next.

[@charlieturk8141]

I'm a simple man. I see a new Oculus Imperia video, and I hit like.

[@nickolaslauzon3112]

Can't wait for you to do the Word Bearers, they're my favorite Legion from the Horus heresy era

[@jackmyers8687]

Love the images associated with this legion. A bit pretty for my personal taste but they are gorgeous models to paint. Lore for them is so rich and poetic. Love the duality of there nature; monsters with the faces of angels.

[@michaelhowell2326]

I almost feel guilty for listening to these historical audio lectures and not be able to donate any money. If it matters though, you get one hell of a pat on the back.

[@OculusImperia]

Hey don't, the views and comments are reward enough! Throw in some shares to spread the love and you've done so much for me already

[@Czer141]

Need the signus video now 😁

[@aguspuig6615]

wait, no this cant be, i hadnt watched this video yet, i have a full thicc oculus video to watch, this just made my day

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I dont need to watch your videos to click the like button. Ave Imperator, glory to the Imperium!

[@darkhighwayman1757]

It's funny how the color schemes kind of change now and then. Amit's black trim on his pauldron and black powerpack

[@hku99]

More lore , Thanks

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The emperor protects

[@sanguiniusonvacation1803]

Good job boys .

[@henrymilner7061]

Sanguinius on vacation my lord when shall you return

[@kealydan]

Hail, Imperator!

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ButtStuffKaiju hahahahaha! Keep it forever

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Long live the Imperium of Man!

[@demoulius1529]

I was wondering if you are still going to make a video on the battle of Signus?

[@BluJean6692]

The irony of you pronouncing "penchant" the fancy way in this video and not in others is not lost on me...

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8:38.....HOW AWESOME/SAVAGE/NASTY/SICK/BRUTAL IS MY MANS ARMOR AESTHETICS?? I MEAN SHIT... THE COLORS OF THE GARNET, THE BLACK AND THE GOLD... ALL CONTRAST AND SUPPORT THE OVERALL VISUAL IMPACT THE ARMOR HAS..... IN A SUMMATION..... THIS PAINT JOB IS FREAKING BARBARIAN BERSERKER LEVELS OF SAVAGE!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@echorome6260]

Damn, I kind of want to buy and paint $10,000 worth of Horus Heresy Blood Angels now

[@MLF4468]

Have a comment for the benefit of the KZbin algorithms

[@Eulemunin]

How can you make lore I don’t like sound so good?

[@mateuszmarkucik8013]

May He upon the Golden Throne blees you for this record. Is there any chance for a record abot the Grey Knights? It would bless my day and many of them to come.

[@jamesgarratt9334]

Blood Angels are better than the Ultramarines. Change my mind or don't your choice.

[@abefroman8202]

Learn to use commas!

[@Sanguinor_Energy]

well done. concise but not oversimplified. as much as i love fancy adjectives(and i really do i save them on my phone to use with friends to brain flex), sometimes 40k writers go just a tad overboard. 😅

[@johnnieschatz693]

Could you please make a video about the Black Templars ??

[@SirDeadPuppy]

XD Fair enough B.S.K fair enough LOL keep doing your awesome vids your like the best there is!!! perhaps some black Templar love?

[@hugmynutus]

Yes, but when are going to get to Dante? Understanding his 1500 year long service was of particular interest to your order.

[@Czer141]

Best legion

[@Inquisitor_Vex]

Watch out, Luetin!

[@darkmystic7764]

It must be a nightmare guessing legion sizes. I have heard five diffenty legions as being the "largest"...

[@Amadeo790]

Is it me or are you present in the as the chicken eating priest "if the emperor had a text to speech devise?"

[@OculusImperia]

That is indeed me.

[@michaelhowell2326]

Other than death and banishment how does command discipline their troops?

[@OculusImperia]

Usually the first option is about the only one.

[@henrymilner7061]

This makes NNN difficult

[@kevincroke7741]

Needs more comments from viewers..

[@pakistanzucks]

How i wish to be a Blood Angel

[@pablonicolasnaso2567]

So... The red ones do indeed go faster...?

[@matijarasovic4627]

Tbh the Dusk Raiders were a superior force to the death guard imo, not counting the numbers and power armour advances

[@uglyweirdo1389]

Will you be my uncle?

[@OculusImperia]

Sure thing sport.

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@@OculusImperia You've made this bored nerd's day.

[@cuddlestheadorable1153]

fing logar

[@TheSeanoops]

Hamburger.

[@OculusImperia]

borgar

[@uglyweirdo1389]

H E R E T I C B O R G A A A R

[@TheSeanoops]

Sempai noticed me.